> I've just looked at the message count over years (jan-june)
>
> 2004 : 9713 messages
> 2005 : 9695 messages
> 2007 : 4497 messages
> 2009 : 3778 messages
> 2012 : 2222 messages
>
> What do you think?

You think, if Firebird is dead or alive?

IMHO, it is a good sign:

* Firebird is getting more stable with each release, especially less
down to zero database corruptions
* Helen's book offers everything you need to know about Firebird
* People get used to Firebird. In the past very basic stuff has been
discussed to death here *g*
* More and more people use Firebird in critical projects, thus use
commercial support
* Non-English speakers use regional support lists


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With regards,
Thomas Steinmaurer
http://www.upscene.com/